Runeberg’s muffins

Runeberg’s muffins are named after Johan Ludvig Runeberg, Finland’s national poet. They are traditionally eaten on Runeberg’s birthday, February 5th, to celebrate his life and work.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Runeberg’s muffins

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Finnish Courses: Bakery, Breakfast, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 150 gram Butter
• 150 gram Sugar
• 2 unit Egg
• 150 gram Almond flour
• 50 gram Breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon Cardamom
• 50 gram Ground almonds
• 2 tablespoon Rum
• 100 milliliter Milk
• 150 gram All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 12 tablespoon Raspberry jam
• 50 gram Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Grease a muffin tin.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, breadcrumbs, ground almonds, and cardamom.
5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the rum and milk.
6. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Fold this into the batter.
7. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about halfway.
8. Make a small well in the center of each muffin and fill with raspberry jam.
9. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 15g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.